Tasting notes
Minerality, Alcohol, Acidity, Body, Tannins · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickBraised Beef with Wine and Herb Reduction
Slow-cooked meat, concentrated juices, and herbal notes that balance the full structure and tannins, while the reduction adds depth and roundness to the palate.
- Seared Beef Tataki with Balsamic Glaze and Micro-greens
This refined dish offers a cool temperature perfect for the season. The balsamic reduction mirrors the vibrant acidity, while the rare beef provides the necessary texture to balance the firm body.
- Saffron and sausage risotto
Creamy and savory: the richness of the risotto balances the soft tannins and body, while the dish's light acidity highlights the wine's freshness and minerality.
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- Mushroom and walnut ragout over creamy polenta
Earthy mushrooms and toasted walnuts provide savory depth and texture that match the wine’s medium body and tannic frame; umami and nutty notes highlight subtle wood and mineral accents.
- Porcini mushroom risotto with aged pecorino
Creamy texture and mushroom umami harmonize with full body and moderate acidity; the aged cheese echoes the tannins and savoriness of the wine.
- Soft polenta with taleggio and sautéed mushrooms
Full-bodied structure and earthy flavors that pair with the minerality and moderate tannins of the wine; the creaminess softens the perceived alcohol.
Storage potential between 3 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2023
Serve between 18°C and 20°C
Common varieties
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is an iconic red grape variety native to Piedmont, Italy, used to produce prestigious red wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. It offers complex aromas of red fruits, roses, truffles, and spices.